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Open Your Eyes

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86% Tomatometer 43 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Handsome 25-year-old Cesar (Eduardo Noriega) had it all -- a successful career, expensive cars, a swank bachelor's pad, and an endless string of beautiful and willing women. He is then thrown into a strange psychological mystery after a car accident scars his face and lands him in prison.
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Director Alejandro Amenábar tackles some heady issues with finesse and clarity in Open Your Eyes, a gripping exploration of existentialism and the human spirit.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Jun 8, 2007
Even if the script (written by the director and Mateo Gil) and direction are patchy, the obsessive theme is gripping. Go to Full Review
Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005
If you're the type who doesn't mind jigsaw puzzles unassembling themselves as you assemble them, if you enjoy enigmas and don't need explanations, the film just might work for you. Go to Full Review
Paul Julian Smith Sight & Sound Dec 2, 2002
Amenbar's virtuoso style and connection to the youth audience, both of which are resented by the Spanish film establishment, make him a plausible model outside Spain for a European cinema that bridges the gap between arthouse and mainstream. Go to Full Review
Sergio Benítez Espinof Apr 15, 2020
The filmmaker's imaginative performance is a permanent reason for admiration. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Blake French Filmcritic.com Aug 2, 2009
4/5
If Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch had collaborated on a project, the result might have been something like Open Your Eyes." Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
5/5
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Curtis C @RT15682710 Sep 19, 2026 This could have been great but the plot killed itself and woke up 1000 years later and killed itself again See more
T M @RT55749265 Aug 25, 2026 Interesting premise but confusing in its execution. Vanilla Sky is more entertaining for sure, but this still has moments.it just doesn't emotionally grab you. See more
Alain E @AlainE Jun 20, 2026 Despite offering unobstructed view of Penelope Cruz’s very nice round breasts the second half became boring and unwatchable. I would "instantly want to see it again ", the same way I always ask my dentist to repeat the procedure the moment she finishes with a root canal. See more
Leaburn O @RT35452347 Jun 9, 2026 As is often the case, the foreign language original was better than the Hollywood remake. The questioning of reality can haunt any viewer. It taps into serious philosophical and psychological themes that resonate to this day. Watched on DVD. See more
Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing Mar 15, 2026 The writing keeps it interesting in the first half and really pushes the envelope toward the end. Although this is the original, the main character isn't as likable as the Tom Cruise version. The finale makes up for the shortcomings. Still an enjoyable film. See more
Monica B @Chartreusea Mar 7, 2026 Honestly, I know this is the original , but the Tom Cruise version is more polished, has better music, and the female roles are richer. The lead is a good actor. But this story needs that Hollywood touch. See more
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Alejandro Amenábar

Director

Eduardo Noriega

César

Penélope Cruz

Sofia

Chete Lera

Antonio

Fele Martínez

Pelayo

Najwa Nimri

Nuria

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Open Your Eyes

Open Your Eyes (1997) Penélope Cruz stars as Sofia in the Alejandro Amenàbar film OPEN YOUR EYES. Penélope Cruz stars as Sofia in the Alejandro Amenàbar film OPEN YOUR EYES. Open Your Eyes (1997) Open Your Eyes (1997) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Handsome 25-year-old Cesar (Eduardo Noriega) had it all -- a successful career, expensive cars, a swank bachelor's pad, and an endless string of beautiful and willing women. He is then thrown into a strange psychological mystery after a car accident scars his face and lands him in prison.
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Producer
Fernando Bovaira, José Luis Cuerda
Screenwriter
Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
Lucky Red
Rating
R (Some Strong Sexuality|Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 5, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$368.2K
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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